Canada, Dominion. A 65Th Regiment, Carabiniers Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Rifles) Helmet Plate With King's Crown, C. 1912 GTRexclude Measuring 75x114mm

Measuring 75x114mm

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Footnote: Henry Smethurst was born in Victoria

First badge in red

Canada, Dominion. A 65Th Regiment, Carabiniers Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Rifles) Helmet Plate With King's Crown, C. 1912 GTRexclude Measuring 75x114mmIn die stamped patinated bronze, unmarked, voided, measuring 76. 5 mm (w) x 110 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered patination wear evident on the "65", near extremely fine. The design of this badge is illustrated on page 133 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (HP. 228.). Footnote: Les Fusiliers Mont Royal originated in Montreal, Quebec on June 18, 1869 as The Mount Royal Rifles. It was re designated as the 65th Battalion, Mount